Peter Maude Fine Wines
2022, Château de Fuissé, POUILLY-FUISSÉ, 1er Cru, 'Le Clos', MONOPOLE
$132
The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Le Clos 1er Cru comes from vines with an east exposure on the middle of the slope, a monopole of Château de Fuissé, although each part is vinified separately. It is raised entirely in new oak from a local cooperage in Romaneche-Thorin, although that is far less marked than the vintages that I used to taste 15 to 20 years ago. The palate is nicely balanced and elegant in style. Crucially, as I mentioned already, the new oak is far less obvious, allowing the terroir to come through. Grilled almonds and walnuts appear towards the finish. Sophisticated. 93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2024).
Drinking Window: 2027 - 2042